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Supreme Petrochem SP201 4551 Light Stabilized Polystyrene
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polystyrene (PS); Polystyrene, Molded, Unreinforced

Material Notes: Characteristics
  • Excellent light stability to fluorescent & incandescent light sources
  • Very high clarity and heat resistance
  • Excellent strength & stiffness
Processing
  • Injection molding
  • Extrusion
Applications
  • Extruded embossed sheets
  • Extruded diffuser profiles
  • Molded light diffusers
  • Lighting covers
Material Status: Commercial : Active

Agency Ratings: FDA 21 CFR 177.1640

Information provided by Supreme Petrochem LTD

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Specific Gravity 1.04 g/ccASTM D792
Melt Flow 2.0 g/10 min
@Load 5.00 kg,
Temperature 200 °C
ASTM D1238
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Tensile Strength at Break 52.0 MPa50 mm/min; ASTM D638
Elongation at Break 2.5 %50 mm/min; ASTM D638
Flexural Strength 97.1 MPa
@Thickness 3.20 mm
ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus 30000 kg(f)/cm²
@Thickness 3.20 mm
ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched 20.0 J/m
@Thickness 3.20 mm
ASTM D256
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) 87.0 °CASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point 106 °C1kg load; 120°C/h; ASTM D1525
Flammability, UL94 HB
@Thickness 1.60 mm
 
Optical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Haze 88 %
@Thickness 1.00 mm
ASTM D1003
Transmission, Visible 1.0 %
@Thickness 1.00 mm
ASTM D1003
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Melt Temperature <= 250 °C
Mold Temperature 40.0 - 60.0 °C
 
Compliance PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
FDA YesSee notes for details.

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